Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2
Thypoch · 50 mm · f/2 · Eureka
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
47
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Exceptional portability with collapsible vintage-inspired design
+Superior build quality with solid all-metal construction
+Beautiful bokeh with 12-blade diaphragm and smooth out-of-focus rendering
+Excellent optical performance with modern coatings and minimal distortion
+Character-rich rendering with retro aesthetic appeal for portraits and creative work
Worth Knowing
−Requires manual extension before each use, adding operation time
−Minimum focus distance of 0.9m is longer than some M-mount rangefinder standards
−A36 filter size is uncommon and limits filter availability
−Vignetting present at wide apertures (f/2-f/4), though minimal at f/5.6 and stopped down
General | |
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About This LensThe Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 is a compact collapsible lens measuring just 2.7cm when collapsed and extending to 4.12cm during use, making it an ideal portable companion. With a traditional exterior and current, high-quality optics, it excels for portrait work, with rendering that softens edges and gives an intimate quality. Not a lens for everyone—those demanding technical perfection may find its quirks frustrating, but reviewers consistently praise its exceptional build quality and image quality. | |
| Brand | Thypoch |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Eureka |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Leica M |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica M |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 120 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 35.9 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 41.2 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. | No |
Optics69/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 50 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 46° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 27.8 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 12020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 90 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.07x |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction15/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 6 |
| Groups | 4 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |